S. Tanaka
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Match-by-match stats
S. Tanaka 2025 season stats
As a right defensive midfielder, S. Tanaka has appeared in 29 J1 League matches this season, totalling 2,282 minutes at an average rating of 7.03. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other J1 League midfielders.
Player traits
Percentile vs midfielders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 0.10 | 52 |
| Goal involvements | 3 | 0.12 | 34 |
| Shots | 20 | 0.80 | 21 |
| Shots on target | 9 | 0.40 | 53 |
| Shot accuracy | 45.0% | n/a | 90 |
| Shot conversion | 15.0% | n/a | 83 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.33 | n/a | 68 |
| Big chances missed | 4 | 0.16 | 74 |
| Shots off target | 8 | 0.32 | 19 |
| Shots blocked | 8 | 0.32 | 36 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 32 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 20 |
| Key passes | 20 | 0.80 | 32 |
| Chances created | 19 | 0.75 | 31 |
| Big chances created | 2 | 0.08 | 33 |
S. Tanaka has taken 20 shots with 9 on target (45% accuracy), scoring 3 goals. That is a shot roughly every 114 minutes. He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 21st percentile for shot volume among midfielders. S. Tanaka has 0 assists and 20 key passes , creating 2 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 120 minutes. His creative output is below average, ranking in the 20th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 1467 | 57.90 | 90 |
| Accurate passes | 1271 | 50.10 | 91 |
| Pass accuracy | 87.0% | n/a | 89 |
| Long balls won | 52 | 2.05 | 80 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 6 |
| Backward passes | 230 | 9.07 | 72 |
| Passes (final third) | 241 | 9.50 | 95 |
S. Tanaka has completed 1271 of 1467 passes at 87% accuracy . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 90th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 9 | 0.35 | 22 |
| Dribble attempts | 16 | 0.63 | 16 |
| Dribble success | 0.6% | n/a | 74 |
| Duels won | 131 | 5.17 | 71 |
| Aerials won | 41 | 1.62 | 76 |
| Touches | 1813 | 71.50 | 87 |
| Possession lost | 255 | 10.06 | 16 |
| Dribbled past | 12 | 0.47 | 26 |
| Fouls won | 26 | 1.03 | 43 |
| Dispossessed | 21 | 0.83 | 41 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
S. Tanaka completes 9 dribbles at a 56% success rate and wins 131 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 55 | 2.17 | 76 |
| Tackles won | 40 | 1.58 | 93 |
| Interceptions | 29 | 1.14 | 67 |
| Clearances | 53 | 2.09 | 89 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 112 | 4.42 | 65 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 37 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 43 |
S. Tanaka makes 55 tackles and 29 interceptions , adding 53 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 41 minutes. He is strong defensively, ranking in the 76th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 30 | 1.18 | 52 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0.08 | 39 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 48 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 21 |
| Fouls per card | 15.00 | n/a | 87 |
| Foul involvements | 56 | 2.21 | 43 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties won | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties committed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
S. Tanaka has committed 30 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 15 fouls.
Positions played
J1 LeagueMainly right defensive midfielder (10 appearances), also at left defensive midfielder (9) and central midfielder (4).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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S. Tanaka previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 J1 League | 37 | 3,289 | 3 | 4 | 27 | 58 | 7.21 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J1 League | 34 | 3,031 | 4 | 2 | 34 | 53 | 7.03 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J1 League | 32 | 2,847 | 1 | 1 | 15 | 48 | 5.93 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J1 League | 37 | 3,286 | 1 | 0 | 24 | 69 | 7.17 |
About S. Tanaka
J1 League 2025 season
This season in the J1 League, S. Tanaka has scored 3 goals across 29 appearances (24 starts), totalling 2282 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. S. Tanaka has attempted 20 shots with 9 on target, a 45% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, S. Tanaka has created 19 chances including 2 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 9 successful dribbles from 16 attempts (56% success rate). S. Tanaka has contributed 20 key passes and 3 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, S. Tanaka has registered 55 tackles (40 won), 29 interceptions, and 53 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 1271 from 1467 pass attempts, a 87% pass accuracy rate. S. Tanaka has won 131 of 224 total duels.
Discipline
S. Tanaka has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 30 fouls and winning 26.
About S. Tanaka
S. Tanaka is a 29-year-old midfielder playing for Cerezo Osaka in the J1 League, representing Japan. S. Tanaka is right-footed. Born on 26 May 1997.
Most recent appearance
S. Tanaka's most recent match was away at Yokohama on July 15th. Cerezo Osaka lost 1-3. S. Tanaka played 90 minutes, registering 1 shot, 1 tackle with a match rating of 7.11.
Recent matches
- July 15th1-3 lossvsYokohama(90 mins, rating 7.11)
- February 9th3-1 lossatYokohama F. Marinos(90 mins, rating 6.56)
- September 23rd1-4 winatShimizu S-Pulse(34 mins, rating 6.47)
- August 28th2-0 winvsKawasaki Frontale(90 mins, 1 goal, rating 7.37)
- May 18th1-2 winatFagiano Okayama(90 mins, rating 6.71)
Next fixture
S. Tanaka and Cerezo Osaka are next in action on November 22nd against Fagiano Okayama in the J1 League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Cerezo Osaka vs Fagiano Okayama match preview.
Teammates at Cerezo Osaka
S. Tanaka currently plays alongside Ayumu Ohata, Rikito Inoue, S. Uejo, Ken Isibor, H. Kida, H. Okuda, Koto Abe, Yumeki Yokoyama, Kosei Okazawa, S. Kagawa, Lucas Fernandes, Travis Takahashi, C. Ezemuokwe, Solomon Sakuragawa, Yota Komi, G. Kambayashi, K. Noborizato, S. Hatanaka, Kosuke Nakamura, S. Tanaka, M. Shibayama, Thiago Andrade, T. Nakamura, N. Takahashi, R. Sakata and Dion Cools at Cerezo Osaka.